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unroll

[uhn-rohl] / ʌnˈroʊl /
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Now slice the cylinder open and unroll it to get a flat rectangular sheet.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

The test will unroll over the next 10 weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

But their contents remained a mystery to scholars - they were so badly burnt by volcanic debris in that when they attempted to unroll them they fell apart in their hands.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

Dr. Seales released his images, and the computer code he used to unroll the scrolls.

From NewsForKids.net • Oct. 25, 2023

At night they unroll a mat and everyone sleeps on it, and in the morning they just roll it up again before getting on with their day.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio